Occupational Therapy Program
Occupational Therapy License Types
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
Applicant and Licensee Information
Application and Licensing Information
Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31 every even-numbered year)
(Renew by December 31 every even-numbered year)
- All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every even-numbered year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026 |
Renew Online: https://pvl.ehawaii.gov/mypvl |
Renewals accepted: November 4, 2024 to December 31, 2024 |
Renewal Postcard Reminder Mailout: November 1, 2024 |
Renew By License Expiration Date: December 31, 2024 |
Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
On-Time Cost to Renew |
Occupational Therapist (OT) – active status, $186.00 |
Occupational Therapist (OT) – inactive status, $12.00 |
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – active status, $186.00 |
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – inactive status, $12.00 |
Restoration Information
(Restore within 1 year after license expiration)
(Restore within 1 year after license expiration)
Forfeited licenses may be restored within 1 year and subject to meeting restoration requirements. |
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 1 year after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements. |
Restore Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov |
Cost to Restore (late renewal) |
Occupational Therapist (OT) – active status, $261.00 |
Occupational Therapist (OT) – inactive status, $87.00 |
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – active status, $261.00 |
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – inactive status, $87.00 |
Regulating Body
- Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Director